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Most people are not aware of anything regarding Muslim demographics. For example, the percentage of African American Muslims in America, the population of Muslims in China, or even the ethnic makeup of Muslims across the globe spanning countries such as Indonesia and Nigeria (as opposed to just Saudi Arabia or Egypt). There are approximately 1.3 billion Muslims in the world, with about 57 countries having at least a substantial Muslim population. Each of these places also has its own unique culture, and is not restricted to the sky-blue burqa imagery so prevalent in Western media. Read More »

The survey sample represents over 90% of the 1.3 billion Muslims in the world with a +/- margin of error of 3%. There is nothing else of its kind out there. So if you want to really find out what Muslims think, then you must read this book and look at its findings. ... Dream Jobs: When asked to describe their dreams for the future, Muslims don't mention fighting in a jihad, but rather getting a better job. Read More »

In blunt bold black, it read "CLOSE GUANTANAMO" over a blood red background. As I walked away from the sticker on the sign, I slowly realized something important in regards to our desire to shut down Guantanamo Bay: we are not alone. Read More »

If only all of world's combatants would be so morally upright and gracious to their “kills”. Witness how carefully these IDF heroes are preparing the dead Palestinian for proper burial….Israeli kool-aid rubbing off…. I should add that these animals from the terrorist IDF organization are not doing something abnormal. This ... Read More »